Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked 12 miles into Carmel Valley away from the highway hustle, this unpretentious spot rewards wanderers with a genuinely interesting interior vibe and a sprawling outdoor seating area that feels like a local secret. The wood-fired kitchen turns out exceptional salad pizzas with that perfect charred crust alongside solid pastries and light fare, making it an ideal landing spot whether you're wine-tasting nearby or just looking for a place to linger over coffee with friends. What keeps people coming back isn't Instagram-worthy design—it's the warm, attentive service and the sense that you've discovered something real.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This is located in Carmel Valley. It's not a fancy place from the outside. The decor an inside vibe is interesting and they have a nice outside seating area which I really enjoy. The food is absolutely top-notch. Every time I go to Carmel I make a point to have lunch at this…
My wife and I were searching for wineries in the Carmel Valley and stumbled upon the Corkscrew Cafe, located about 12 miles east of Highway 1 along Carmel Valley Road. While I’m not certain of any formal affiliation, the restaurant serves wines from the neighboring Georis and…
Awesome food. Great spot for lunch in walking distance to some great wine tasting areas.
Stopped by Corkscrew Café in Carmel Valley and ordered the Salad Pizza — easily one of the best things on the menu. The crust had that perfect wood-fired char, crisp on the outside but soft inside, layered with mozzarella, burrata, roasted red peppers, and thin prosciutto. The…
Adorable little spot with amazing service and delicious food. We're traveling and I'm so glad we stopped at this place. Service was fast, server was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We felt a little out of place in our sweatshirts but we were treated as if we…
Crema Reviews
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